Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Wave Rock is a surf-like slab of granite that appears to crash into the ground below.

A full-day tour from Perth to Wave Rock, a giant multi-coloured granite formation in the Western Australian wheat belt, with stops in the historic township of York and at Aboriginal cultural sites. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, visit the hand-print cave where the Aboriginal legend of Mulka is told, see colonial-era buildings still in use, and end at the wave-shaped rock formation that rises over 2700 million years old. Hotel pickup, lunch and live commentary are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore York and Wave Rock

• Stroll main street in York
• Visit wildlife park or lace collection
• Hear Aboriginal legend of Mulka
• See hippopotamus-shaped rock
• Explore Wave Rock granite formation

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. York Entry included 25m
2. Wave Rock Entry included 1h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver and guide.
• live commentary throughout the day.
• Aussie country-style lunch.

Times

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 48 2 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Book up to 8h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Australian Pinnacle Tours

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The experience

The drive east from Perth takes you through the wheat belt to Wave Rock, a natural monument so distinctive it looks like a frozen wave about to break. The granite formation is over 2700 million years old and rises from the landscape in bands of colour. You'll have time to walk around it and take in the scale of the thing before heading back toward Perth.

York, the first inland European settlement in Western Australia, sits in the Avon Valley with architecture from 1831 still standing and in use. The main town strip has enough old buildings to walk through in an hour or so. If time allows, you can visit a wildlife park to see kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wombats and koalas, or view an antique lace collection dating back to the 1600s, including a piece from Princess Diana's wedding dress. Nearby is Mulka's Cave, where you'll see hand imprints left in the rock and hear the Aboriginal legend behind them. Another rocky outcrop in the area, named Hippo's Yawn for its shape, rounds out the geological stops.

Your guide provides live commentary throughout the day, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an Aussie country-style lunch. The full outing runs about 12 and a half hours, so bring water and wear comfortable shoes for walking around the rock formations.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is Wave Rock and why does it look like that?

Wave Rock is a giant granite outcrop over 2700 million years old, striped with bands of colour. Its shape (a curved slab that appears to crash into the ground) creates the illusion of a frozen wave, which is how it got its name.

Can I see Aboriginal cultural sites on this tour?

Yes. Mulka's Cave is a stop where you can see hand imprints left in the rock and learn the Aboriginal legend connected to them. The guide provides live commentary on the cultural significance of the area.

What is there to do in York besides looking at old buildings?

York has a wildlife park where you can see kangaroos, emus, wallabies, wombats, koalas and birds. Alternatively, you can visit an antique lace collection housed in hand-crafted cabinets, with pieces dating back to the 1600s.

How long is the full day and what's included in the price?

The tour runs about 12 and a half hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide with live commentary, and an Aussie country-style lunch are all included.

Is this tour physically demanding?

You'll do short walks around Wave Rock and through York's town centre, and visit caves and rock formations. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Children must be accompanied by an adult.